14th November 2023 7:55:00 AM
2 mins readOrganized Labor has initiated negotiations with the government, proposing a base pay increase of over 75% for the year 2024, citing the necessity to address the escalating cost of living.
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As discussions unfolded on Monday, November 13, reports suggest that the labor union initially considered a 60% base pay adjustment.
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However, the government's counterproposal stands at a 15% increment. The Deputy General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Joshua Ansah, who shared insights on the situation during an interview on Joy FM's Newsnight said despite labor's willingness to compromise at 60%, the government declined the offer.
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“When we tabled the 75.1 %, government came with 10% ... that is why we reviewed our stance to 60%," he explained.
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He expressed hope that meaningful progress would occur at the negotiation table on Tuesday, November 14, adding that the labor union would convene to strategize and determine their fallback position.
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When questioned about the possibility of reaching an agreement before the 2024 budget reading, Mr. Ansah emphasized that the budget timeline should not compel labor to accept any government proposal hastily.
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Meanwhile, on the same program, Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, Bright Wireko-Brobby, appealed to the labor union to reconsider the percentage increase they are seeking.
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Mr Wireko-Brobby acknowledged the government's understanding of the labor union's challenges but emphasized the importance of reaching an agreement that the government can feasibly fulfill.
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He said “We are praying for them to accept something that will not break the back of the government. For me, I cannot give a figure to you now but we are working with them".
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